Caroline
@CarolineInce
English looking for information about United Arab Emirates
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About me
English
Lives in Budapest
Speaks English
Registration: 09 April 2012
Top 5 tips to live in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Hungary. What recommendations would you ...
Learn at least basic Hungarian, even if only staying for a year. Also make local friends, not only can you learn a lot from them but Hungarian people are hilarious. Read More
Finding flat for two people
Hi Budapest rent ripped my boyfriend and I off terribly. Don't trust them! There are loads of good forums on Facebook. Also the page that Hungarian people use is: ingatalan.hu The rent really depends on the quality of the apartment. We live ... Read More
Looking to self some things I don't need, where to post except here? by Khonichev
Hey there Expat.com :) Unfortunately the IBS university didn't turn out to be really great and the ruble fell too steeply and that ruined my budget so I'm pulling the plug after the first semester and moving back to Moscow to study german ...
Hi there is a Facebook page called 'Used stuff for sale Budapest' it has a huge amount of members and therefore a good reach. Good luck. Read More
What's up with the new bicycle rentals in the city? by Marilyn Tassy
At the moment I am out of HU so not sure what is going on with the new pick up/drop off bike rental business in Budapest. I am all for saving money and doing what we can to cut back on smog in the city. The BKV rates can be expensive for students ...
'And vice-versa, people need to stop walking in the bicycle lanes and yakking on their cellphones so they can't hear your bell.' Yes! It's very annoying. I cycle in the city and I'm often a pedestrian. I believe it all comes down to bad planning. ... Read More
Powdered coconut milk....???
Ooooh sounds very exotic. Have you checked Szep Kis India..it's on Wesselenyi I think. They have loads of stuff. Read More
Powdered coconut milk....???
Hi, yes there is a shop on Pozsonyi Utca called 'Paleo Kamra' they do all sorts of things for carb free and Paleo diets including dried coconut milk. Hope this helps. Read More
Changing my identity!
Hi, does anyone know how to change the description on this website? At the moment I am 'Member' which makes me feel rather like a penis euphemism! Thanks. Read More
Language barrier - where does it bother you the most?? by fruitsofyoga
Hi everyone! As a Canadian living in Budapest (and speaking the local language as well) I am curious WHERE the language barrier bothers you the most here in Hungary? I am conducting a survey and would very much like to find out in which areas of ...
I feel bad when somebody with a lovely, warm smile speaks to me in public and I can merely mutter a couple of lines of Hungarian and then scuttle off. I'm a confident and friendly person normally but the language barrier doesn't always allow it. It ... Read More
Peanut Butter by Ingie
Hey all, I know this seems like a silly question, but any idea where I can find peanut butter in Budapest, I checked all the super markets but no luck.
Yes Culinaris do have it, it's cheaper in the British Store though: goo.gl/maps/U3Vos Read More
English teaching qualification in Budapest
Hi, I am a freelance English teacher in Budapest. When you start out it's best to get some work through a language school. About half of them require some sort of TEFL/CELTA/TESOL type qualification but some will just require a degree. One thing I ... Read More
Meeting expat bloggers in Budapest?
Loads of Couchsurfers are meeting tonight in Fogas Haz around 8pm. Residents and travellers alike. Read More
Book exchange
I don't have any children's books unfortunately. I gave them all away to children I taught. Good thinking about the parking, any suggestions as I don't drive. If there's enough interest by Thursday I'll make a definite plan. Thanks for your reply. Read More
Book exchange
I was thinking about organising a book exchange. I have quite a few English books that both my boyfriend and I have read. I would like some more and wondered if I organised one whether a book exchange would be popular? I was thinking about booking ... Read More
Dog boarding kennels by detnol
Hello we're living at the otherside of the border and about to open a Dog Hotel, how can we reach english speaking dog owners in Hungary? If you have any suggestions please send them by mail - our address can be found at our website:Dog Hotel ...
Hi, I am an English expat living in Budapest and I am also a dog owner. The places I generally look for stuff are here, XPatloop.com where you can post a free ad. Funzine, which is an English language free magazine. It also might be worth checking ... Read More
Theft Warning
Hi thanks guys. Yes I saw them as I came back in the building, I clocked them as I thought they looked suspicious but by the time I got home and realised what had happened they were gone, plus I wouldn't go chasing them anyway. Our door wasn't ... Read More
Theft Warning
Hi All, last week our apartment got broken into during the day. This was at 9.30am and I was only out for 10 minutes, two men kicked the door in and took my laptop, my boyfriends laptop and his digital camera. The police said there have been quite a ... Read More
Sales! by CarolineInce
Hello All, I am not noticing any January sales in Budapest, does anyone know if there are any official 'sales' times in Hungary like in the UK? Thanks.
Hi, thanks but I am not after furniture. I was more just wondering if there are any times of the year that is best for a bargain. Especially clothes. Read More
Sales!
Hello All, I am not noticing any January sales in Budapest, does anyone know if there are any official 'sales' times in Hungary like in the UK? Thanks. Read More
Information wanted by Koarle
Good morning from France My wife and I have the intention to relocate/retire to Hungary in 2013 and I would like to get in contact with someone living over there to help me answering questions I have. Many thanks.
Hi, I have been living in Hungary for 10 months and I love it here. We rent a flat in downtown Budapest and rent is MUCH cheaper than in the UK and I expect France just in case you decide not to buy. We live in a modernised apartment of about 65 ... Read More
Staffordshire terrier puppy free to good home
Hi, I have a 7 year old staff female. Couple of questions has he had all his injections/been neutered? Does he get on with other dogs? Thanks. Read More
Heinz Salad Cream by markru
So my learned friends on this forum, I have a question for you all. Where can I buy Heinz Salad Cream in Hungary. The shops sell all other Heinz things that they do not need to; as equivalents locally sourced are just as good and less expensive. ...
There is a great website called the Britishpantry.hu and they sell Heinz salad cream among other things. They deliver to the door for free too. Read More
English native language teacher female
Hi, any female native English teachers looking for freelance work? Let me know. Thanks, Caroline Read More